VBLD vs GLIN - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing VBLD and GLIN. GLIN has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, GLIN has the higher 3 years return at 12.4% a year, and GLIN offers the higher at 6.43%.

Lower fee

GLIN 0.15% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

GLIN 12.4% p.a.

Higher yield

GLIN 6.43%

Higher risk-adjusted

GLIN Sharpe 0.76 (3y)

Lower volatility

VBLD 10.8% (3y)

Larger fund

GLIN $1.9bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	VBLD Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF	GLIN iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	Vanguard	iShares
Tracks index	FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index	FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories	Intl, Thematic	Intl, Thematic
Listed since	—	2023 (3 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$648m	$1.9bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.46%	0.15%
Dividend yield	2.33%	6.43%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	5%
Tax drag	0.75%	2.18%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-1.6% net	4.3% net
3-year return	9.6% net	12.4% net
5-year return	6.5% net	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.8%	10.8%
Volatility (5y)	10.9%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.52	0.76
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.32	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

VBLD Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF

Has lagged most peers over 1 year (246th of 318).

Full VBLD analysis →

GLIN iShares Core FTSE Global Infrastructure (AUD Hedged) ETF

Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
High 6.43% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

That income is taxed yearly at your marginal rate, so it's less efficient for higher earners.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between VBLD vs GLIN?

VBLD and GLIN are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GLIN carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 3 years, GLIN has delivered the higher total return (12.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - VBLD vs GLIN?

GLIN has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus VBLD 0.46%.

Which has performed higher - VBLD vs GLIN?

Over the past 3 years, GLIN has delivered the higher total return at 12.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

GLIN pays the higher at 6.43%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

GLIN is the larger fund by assets ($1.9bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.